Alapark Events

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Tallow Takedown: Invasive Tree Removal
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Picnic Area

Join us for a hands-on conservation effort to help remove invasive Chinese Tallow Trees from our park!

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Park Explorer Adventure Series: Make Your Own State Park Memory
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

Paint and assemble your own wooden DeSoto State Park sign—a personalized keepsake

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Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt and Plant ID
When: 05/16/2026 at 03:00 PM
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join us as we find natural items on our scavenger hunt list and will learn how to identify the plants.

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Guided Hike: Butler's Pass
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Butlers Pass Trailhead (34.38489N, 86.20650W)

Join the Naturalist for a guided hike along Butler's Pass! Fees may apply.

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Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 05/16/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!

Fees may apply.

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May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/16/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!

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Wild Wonders: Disc Golf Discoveries
When: 05/16/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Ball Field

Disc golf! What’s that?

Fees may apply.

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Eagles and Alligators Nature Walk
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead

Join us for a stroll along a popular trail for spotting Eagles and Alligators!

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Gopher Tortoise Get Together
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Lookout Structure, Rosemary Dunes Trail

Join us on May 16th from 9-11 AM on Rosemary Dunes Trail, where will be celebrating Gopher Tortoise Research!

Fees may apply.

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Beady Creature Creations
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Make bead lizards with us!

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Paddle and Cast: Fishing Lake Guntersville
When: 05/16/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Fishing Center

Join the Naturalist on a guided fishing tour of Town Creek! Fees may apply.

Fees may apply.

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Pup-Along Hike!
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Beach Parking Lot

Bring your pups along to a guided hike around the Campfire Trail!

Fees may apply.

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Outdoor Skill Series: Fire Building
When: 05/16/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Campground Overflow Parking Lot

Join the Naturalist at the Campground to learn an outdoor skill in this new program series! Fees may apply.

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Paint and Sip
When: 05/16/2026 at 05:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge

Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.

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Jr. Ranger Guided Program: 5 Senses Hike
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come connect with nature on this guided hike!

Fees may apply.